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Radio Dabanga Faces Closure Amid Funding Crisis

12/24/2025

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Radio Dabanga, Amsterdam-based outlet founded in 2008, faces budget cuts that threaten its ability to inform Sudanese people amid conflict.
The outlet serves as a source for those affected by war and genocide in Sudan.
Funding, from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has been cut, prompting staff reductions and reduced programming.
Without more support, shortfall of about $1.5 million could force the station to cease operations by April.

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Story summary

Radio Dabanga, Amsterdam-based outlet founded in 2008, faces budget cuts that threaten its ability to inform Sudanese people amid conflict.
The outlet serves as a source for those affected by war and genocide in Sudan.
Funding, from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has been cut, prompting staff reductions and reduced programming.
Without more support, shortfall of about $1.5 million could force the station to cease operations by April.